Electron | Antipodean Adventure (NROL-199)

Electron | Antipodean Adventure (NROL-199) lifted off aboard a Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Rocket Lab
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Electron
Launch site
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Electron | Antipodean Adventure (NROL-199) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2022-08-04T05:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Electron roars off the pad at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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